Helena London’s red cape

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Carmine cape

This red cape belonged to Helena, a child of Joseph London. In 1865 Joseph came to Australia as a convict from Worcester in England, for a seven-year sentence of 'servitude and labour' in York. Once Joseph served his sentence, he was considered a free man. He settled in York and married Eliza Sarah Doncon and had five children, Sophia, Elizabeth, Eliza, Helena and James. Donated by Cunderdin Museum.

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Shire of York Residency Museum

The history of York in an award-winning heritage listed building

This beautiful old building in York is a treasure trove of history. The former Magistrate’s residence has been reimagined as The Residency Museum, which sensitively shares the history of York...

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York WA 6302
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